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As we reported here on August 17, changes to the pandemic rules put in place by AO 49 are coming on Sept. 6. (See the Court Administrator’s press release here). Emily Wetherell, Deputy Clerk & Staff Attorney at the Vermont Supreme Court, has provided the VBA with a helpful summary of some of the important…
Governor Phil Scott today issued a press release to announce his appointment of Jennifer Barrett, of Newport, to the Vermont Superior Court. As per the release: “Jennifer has demonstrated her legal expertise, as well as her commitment to justice and public service, in her role as state’s attorney and I’m confident she will continue to…
On a beautiful Burlington Sunday afternoon on August 28th, the VBA Young Lawyers Division hosted a barbecue picnic in Oakledge Park for all Vermont lawyers from the most newly-admitted to the most seasoned. Those who attended got to enjoy catered soul food from a small local business, Harmony’s Kitchen, a variety of beverages, and lawn…
Nominations for the three State Bar seats on the Judicial Nominating Board will take place on the floor at the VBA Annual Meeting on September 30 at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee Members in attendance at the business meeting that day will nominate candidates for the Bar seats on the JNB. Elections will be held…
The VBA will be back at Lake Morey in Fairlee on Sept. 30 for a full day of CLEs, the annual business meeting (served with lunch), and plenty of conversation and mingling. You can see the virtual flyer here. In addition to professional uplift, you can expect to have fun at Lake Morey. The resort…
The sixth annual Legal Community Fighting Hunger Food Drive is beginning! If you or your firm or organization would like to participate in the food drive, See the announcement letter from Attorney General Susanne Young, here. You can find the 2022 sign-up form here. The form is due back to the AG’s office by August…
The Young Lawyer’s Division hosted a mixer at the Saxton’s River Distillery in Brattleboro on July 27. Attendees were treated to hors d’oeuvres drinks courtesy of CVG (Costello, Valente & Gentry, PC). The mixer was organized by past YLD president James Valente of CVG. The event had a good turnout of about 30. Several candidates…
This afternoon, August 17, the judiciary released information concerning changes coming to the pandemic rules instituted through Administrative Order 49. Below is the text of the press release issued today by the judiciary: Contact: Teri Corsones, Vermont State Court Administrator Office of the State Court Administrator Therese.Corsones@vermont.gov Vermont Judiciary Amends Administrative Order 49…
In June 2021, the Vermont Supreme Court established the Special Advisory Committee on Remote Hearings. The Committee was charged with making recommendations for the use of remote hearings in the post-pandemic world. In the spring of 2022, the Committee conducted a survey of Vermont attorneys to get their input on this important question. More than…
The Department of Corrections is creating a new PIN access system for attorneys. For years, each correctional facility has used either attorney license number or other specially-assigned PIN for attorneys to be able to use when they call to speak to clients. Now they’re moving to a statewide system with a single pin number for…